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I have not gained weight and am 29 weeks pregnant....is there cause for concern?

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I am 29 weeks pregnant and a size 14. I have not gained any weight, still wearing my regular clothes, my breasts are normal size, am still experiencing nausea, and have a clear discharge....has anyone esle had a simliar situation. I don't go back to the doctor for 2 more weeks and am getting very concerned.

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I am 29 wks and I didnt gain that much weight at the beginning. But in the past 4 weeks I gained 7 lbs. so maybe you will do the same or maybe your baby is getting all the weight and you are one of the luckier ones who will not have to worry about all the hard work that is to come after the baby is born. But lke someone else as said check with your doctor if they dont have any concern then everything is fine.

I am 22 weeks pregnant and a size 8. I have only gained 3 pounds so far. I am still experiencing nausea myself and my doctor prescribed me medicince to help with the nausea. You should probably just call and talk to a nurse to see if they will call you in something. As for the weight, I asked my doctor about mine and he said it was fine that i hadn't gained but a few pounds. He said, all pregnancies are different and every woman is different.

I didn't gain a pound until I hit 26 weeks. Different women gain weight different weight with different babies. If your doctor isn't concerned about the lack of weight gain, there's no reason to worry. But, to calm your nerves, go anyway. I've gone in for the smallest things, but they don't seem to mind. :)

I am 29 weeks and I have only gained 6lbs. My doctor says as long as the baby is the correct weight and length there is nothing to worry about. Every pregnancy is different and I hear that the 3rd trimester will be the biggest weight gain.

I am 30wks into my second pregnancy. With my first, I gained 63 pounds. Now with my second, I've lost 20 pounds. In both situations, my pregnancies have been very healthy.
Your doctors should have been measuring your weight and the baby every time you go. But if you are really worried, make an appt for sooner. Just make sure you are eating the right thing. Don't go overboard with candy and burgers!

I am 38 weeks and have gained 14 lbs. I am eating as good as I can. Lots of veggies, fruit, non fat yogurt and milk. My baby is healthy and fine. He moves a lot. I'm size 2 so every women is different. Don't worry ask your dr is everything is ok.

I am concerned too, although not too bad after reading some of the posts and always asking my dr. I'm 31 wks and have gained a total of 2lbs and have gained and lost weight throughout the process. I'm measuring on target and due for my last sonogram next week. As everyone else has said, talk with your doctor if you are concerned, but apparently it does happen that a pregnant woman doesnt have to gain a lot of weight to have a healthy baby. I'm overweight for my height, but i just look at it as he's eating me from the inside out.

I am 30 weeks pregnant in Monday. I too am a size 14 and must admit I have been worried as I have only put on a few pounds. I just look a bit bloated! Each pregnancy is different. I guess we should be thankful we have not put on much weight! My breasts hae not grown either. Went to the midwife last week and she said my uterus is measuring above average! I guess the baby must be all behind! Good luck at the doctors and dont worry!

I'm in the same situation. I lost 13 pounds early in the pregnancy due to morning sickness. I have only gained 12 of those pounds back. My doctor isn't concerned because the baby is healthy. If you do have a concern call your doctor. They are very willing to answer questions.

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